How many calories does a neutered adult Bergamasco Sheepdog need?

At 70.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1507 kcal per day for a Bergamasco Sheepdog (resting energy 942 kcal times a factor of 1.6).

How many calories does an intact adult Bergamasco Sheepdog need?

At 70.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 1695 kcal per day for a Bergamasco Sheepdog (resting energy 942 kcal times a factor of 1.8).

How many calories does a Bergamasco Sheepdog puppy under 4 months need?

At 70.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 2825 kcal per day for a Bergamasco Sheepdog (resting energy 942 kcal times a factor of 3).

How many calories does the weight-loss row list for a Bergamasco Sheepdog?

At 70.5 lb, the verified feeding table lists 942 kcal per day for a Bergamasco Sheepdog (resting energy 942 kcal times a factor of 1).

Feeding calculator

How much to feed a Bergamasco Sheepdog

A 70.5 lb Bergamasco Sheepdog is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (70–84 lb (male), 57–71 lb (female)).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Bergamasco Sheepdog dog — Photo: Towncommon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Daily portion

Dog food calculator: 1431 kcal; 4.09 cups · 491 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered: 1506 kcal; Resting energy 941 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.

Lifespan13–15 years

Weight70–84 lb (male), 57–71 lb (female)

SizeLarge GroupHerding Group

Resting energy at that weight is about 941 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1506 kcal before activity is added. The dog food calculator on this page uses that same resting-energy formula, then applies the activity and size adjustments from the main dog food calculator.

Reading the portions

Compared with other single-size large breeds, that neutered-adult portion is 184 kcal higher than the 1322 kcal for an average large breed at 59.2 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Bergamasco Sheepdog individuals can vary by body condition, neuter status, and how much they work. Adjust the bowl from what you see on the ribs, not from the table alone.

Feeding table from the verified weight chart

RER=70*kg^0.75; MER=RER*factor. Starting estimate only; individuals vary up to 50%; adjust by body condition

Bergamasco Sheepdog adults maintenance energy

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Weight	RER	Adult, neutered	Adult, intact	Puppy under 4 months	Puppy 4 months and older	Weight loss
56.9 lb (25.8 kg)	801 kcal	1282 kcal	1442 kcal	2404 kcal	1603 kcal	801 kcal
63.7 lb (28.9 kg)	873 kcal	1396 kcal	1571 kcal	2618 kcal	1745 kcal	873 kcal
70.5 lb (32 kg)Current weight	942 kcal	1507 kcal	1695 kcal	2825 kcal	1884 kcal	942 kcal
77.2 lb (35 kg)	1007 kcal	1612 kcal	1813 kcal	3022 kcal	2015 kcal	1007 kcal
84 lb (38.1 kg)	1073 kcal	1718 kcal	1932 kcal	3220 kcal	2147 kcal	1073 kcal

The highlighted row follows the weight in the calculator above.

Frequently asked

Questions from the breed record

Use the verified adult weight for a Bergamasco Sheepdog: 70–84 lb (male), 57–71 lb (female). This page starts the calculator at 70.5 lb.

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